• Close-up of vibrant 'Astra Blue' Balloon Flower (Platycodon) blooms showing prominent veined petals and green leaves in the background under bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.
  • A close-up of the 'Astra Blue' Balloon Flower (Platycodon), a deer-resistant perennial, displays vibrant purple blooms with delicate petal veins, set against green buds and leaves - Photo Courtesy of Pixabay
  • Close-up of an 'Astra Blue' Balloon Flower (Platycodon) in bloom with vivid blue petals displaying fine veins and lush green foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.
  • A group of vibrant 'Astra Blue' Balloon Flower (Platycodon) blooms with lush green leaves and a few pink flowers below - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.
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'Astra Blue' Balloon Flower (Platycodon)

PERENNIAL - Proven Selections®
  • Long Lasting Blooms,
  • Drought Tolerant,
  • Outstanding in Rock Gardens
$17.99
$17.99
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Size: PS - Quart Pot
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Description

(Balloon Flower) Enjoy the summer blooms of Platycodon 'Astra Blue'. This single blooming Balloon Flower features royal purple flowers that look like a balloon before they pop open. Standing 8-10 inches tall and up to 16 inches wide, 'Astra Blue' Balloon Flower blooms nearly all season long starting in early summer and blooming through late summer. Hardy in zones 3-9, Balloon Flower like to be grown in full sun to part sun with average to moist soil. Easy to grow, Platycodon 'Astra Blue' is a deer-resistant perennial that is great for alpine & rock gardens as well as in containers.

More Details

Botanical Name: Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue'
Common Name: Balloon Flower
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.)
Critter Resistance: Deer
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Blue Shades, Purple Shades
Max Height: 8 - 10 Inches
Max Spread: 12 - 16 Inches
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage, Drought Tolerant
Design Use: Border, Container, Massing, Specimen

Gardener Tips

For general how to grow tips for 'Astra Blue' Balloon Flower (Platycodon) and how to care for your perennials. View Garden Crossings How to care for Perennials page. Interested in growing tips for other plants we sell. Browse our Plant Care Tips.

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Diane H.

The flowers are very pretty. They are also very delicate, need to supported and do not hold up well with all of the rain that we have been having in the North East United States. Had I known that they were so delicate, I would not have purchased them.

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Carolyn S.

Have not ordered anything

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Mary C.

It’s fresh and pretty

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